ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for treatment of bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse's discharge teaching should include information cautioning against which of the following factors that may cause lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive sweating, low sodium, or diarrhea cause dehydration, increasing lithium toxicity risk. Green tea (
A), moderate exercise (
B), and increased sodium (
D) do not directly cause toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A home-health nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and finds that the client demonstrates constant repetitive cleaning. The nurse knows that this behavior is an attempt to accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repetitive cleaning reduces anxiety from obsessive thoughts. It’s not for manipulation (
A), avoiding interaction (
B), or preventing aggression (
C).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression. After 3 days of treatment, the nurse notices that the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed and there are no longer signs of a depressive state. Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden mood improvement may indicate suicide risk, so monitoring whereabouts ensures safety. Rewarding behavior (
B), asking why (
C), or family outings (
D) do not prioritize safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting outside shows exposure therapy progress. Online clubs (
A), avoidance (
B), and group therapy (
D) don’t directly address open-space fears.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying triggers tailors interventions to reduce OCD symptoms. Structured schedules (
A), relaxation techniques (
C), and coping strategies (
D) follow trigger identification.